09/04/2025
✨What’s all this talk about the nervous system anyway?✨
A dysregulated nervous system is a common experience, and for many people, especially women, it can manifest in both subtle and overt ways on a daily basis.
When the nervous system is dysregulated, the body cannot fully rest and repair itself; the mind cannot find clarity or emotional balance. ⚖️ This is because the nervous system, which is a key part of your stress-response system, is stuck in a state of high alert. 🚨It constantly signals to your body that there's a threat, even when there isn't one.
Let’s Talk About the Physical Body
When the nervous system is dysregulated, the body is in a constant state of low-grade alert, stuck in a "fight or flight" mode rather than its natural "rest and digest" state. This perpetual on-edge feeling manifests as a paradoxical state of being "wired and tired," 😵💫 with chronic tension in the jaw, neck, and shoulders. Because the body's repair systems are suppressed, digestion is impaired, and healing processes are slowed, leading to physical discomfort and chronic issues. This state of constant vigilance 🫣 also prevents the body from achieving deep, restorative sleep, leaving you feeling exhausted even after a full night's rest.
Let’s Talk About the Emotional Body
When the nervous system is dysregulated, the mind cannot find clarity or emotional balance, leading to a perpetual state of mental and emotional reactivity. This often manifests as emotional volatility, where minor inconveniences trigger disproportionate stress and frustration. 😩The mind may feel like a web browser with countless tabs open at once, leading to racing thoughts that make it difficult to focus, be present, or retain information. Simple tasks can feel monumental, and the constant feeling of overwhelm may lead to social withdrawal as the instinct to retreat and conserve energy takes over. 🙇🏻♀️This state erodes a sense of internal security, causing the mind to constantly scan for threats, making it feel difficult or even impossible to find true peace.
Let’s Talk About the Spiritual/Soulful Body
When the nervous system is dysregulated, the spirit cannot connect with its inner wisdom or feel a sense of trust and purpose. The constant state of “fight-or-flight” creates a spiritual disconnect, making it difficult to feel grounded and at peace. The soul, which thrives on rest and connection, feels starved. The ability to feel and act with intention is replaced by a sense of urgency, and you may find yourself just trying to get through the day instead of living in alignment with your needs, responsibilities, and goals. The constant anxiety and tension create a protective barrier around your heart, making it difficult to give and receive love ❤️ and compassion. This can lead to a sense of isolation and loneliness, even when you are surrounded by people. True soulful connection requires a nervous system that feels safe enough to open up and be vulnerable. When your nervous system is in a state of chronic alert, your spirit cannot access its deeper reserves of peace, joy, and unconditional love. You may feel cut off from your intuition and the quiet, guiding voice of your soul.
Let’s Talk About the Physical Space Around You
When the nervous system is dysregulated, its impact extends beyond the body and mind to the very physical spaces you inhabit, creating a home 🏠that feels more like a reflection of internal chaos than a sanctuary. The mental fog and feeling of overwhelm make even small tasks, like washing a few dishes or putting away laundry, feel monumental and impossible. The energy needed for organization is redirected towards simple survival, so a stack of mail 📬or a cluttered tabletop becomes another source of stress rather than a simple chore. This feedback loop is constant: the disarray in your home reinforces the chaos in your mind, making it harder to find peace, focus, or feel truly at rest. 😴Your physical space, instead of being a safe haven, becomes a visible symptom of your dysregulated state, leaving you feeling ungrounded in both your inner and outer worlds.
Let’s Talk About Having A Personal Guide for Your Nervous System
Shannon Houle is an exquite healer who wrote the above words and she is your guide.
The Soulful Living Monthly Subscription is a reminder to take a deep breath. 😮💨A reminder that you are not alone. Each month you can be witnessed on your journey and receive the tools to help you and your nervous system find your way back to calm. 😌This is your invitation to unplug and reset. Again and again. This isn't a quick fix; it's a practice in slowing down, one month and moment at a time. Soulful Living provides a predictable rhythm of support because true and lasting calm is found when the nervous system learns to feel safe again and again. Take a step and start to live your soul life!
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